Contenders and pretenders at the NHL midway point
We’re beyond the midway mark of the NHL season, which makes it the perfect time to examine the hopes and dreams of some select clubs and determine if they're contenders or pretenders.
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Lamar Jackson favored to win Super Bowl MVP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has all but locked up the NFL Most Valuable Player award for the 2019 season, and now the second-year sensation is a +225 favorite to take home MVP of Super Bowl LIV.
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Scully's NFL Sunday Divisional Round preview
Four of the NFL's best quarterbacks will face off this Sunday in the league's two Divisional Round games. Young studs Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson will take the field in the AFC matchup, while Super Bowl winners Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson will go in the NFC game.
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Scott Shapiro's Sunday NFL Divisional Round preview
Points were at a premium in the NFL Wild Card Round, as all four games went under the total. Saturday’s Divisional Round games may be similar, but the scoreboard should light up a bit more Sunday.
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The NFL's unbreakable playoff records
The playoffs are where legends are born, and there are some NFL playoff records that will likely never be matched. There are single-game performances that blow the mind and remarkable cumulative records. Here the most untouchable records in NFL playoff history.
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Scully’s NFL Saturday Divisional Round preview
The No. 1 seeds in both conferences, Baltimore and San Francisco, will be in action Saturday against opponents coming off significant upsets. Tennessee defeated last year's Super Bowl champ, New England, and Minnesota derailed New Orleans. Both Saturday games are eligible to be high-scoring affairs.
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NHL Power Rankings: Here come the Canucks!
The first edition of the NHL power rankings in 2020 features little movement at the top but plenty of shake-ups at the bottom. Here are the top 16 teams in hockey.
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Kirk Cousins will keep on rolling against the Niners
Is it getting hot in here or is it just our takes? BetAmerica columnists Ashley Anderson, Jeremy Balan, Ryan Murphy and Thomas Tassone share their sizzling picks for this weekend’s sports action. Handle with caution!
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NFL Playoffs: Something must give in Seahawks-Packers clash
Another chapter is about to be written into the storied, chaotic, controversial history between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. In 2012, it was the Fail Mary. In 2014, it was an improbable fourth quarter comeback for Seattle in the NFC Championship. What will happen Sunday, when they meet at Lambeau Field in the NFL’s Divisional Round?
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NFL Playoffs: Seahawks poised to upset Packers
The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs kicks off this weekend, and the best matchup will take place at Lambeau Field. The coaching edge has to go to Pete Carroll. While he’s made some strange strategical choices at times, this will be his 20th playoff game (11-8 record) and Matt LaFleur’s first.
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NHL free picks: Devils vs. Rangers, Oilers vs. Canadiens
The NHL is in full swing Thursday night, with 11 games on the docket. Here are betting previews for a tri-state area showdown between the Devils and Rangers and an all-Canada battle between the Oilers and Canadiens.
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Baltimore Ravens 10-point favorites against Tennessee Titans
The best team from the NFL regular season will kick off its postseason campaign Saturday evening. The Baltimore Ravens, led by star quarterback Lamar Jackson, will take on the team nobody wants to face—the Tennessee Titans.
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NFL Playoff Pick'em: Expert predictions for the Divisional Round
We're celebrating our expansion into Pennsylvania by teaming up with two of the Keystone State's finest sports blogs on a brand new NFL promotion! Join us weekly as Kyle Scott from Crossing Broad and Liam Jenkins from Philly Sports Network go head-to-head to pick the winner of every single playoff game from the Wild Card round all the way to Super Bowl LIV. We'll share their locks of the week and post their records as they compete for $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
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The time has come to act on Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup odds
The Lightning had a sluggish start this season—at least by its standards—but has since turned it around and now looks every bit like the team everyone expected to see from the beginning.
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Baltimore Ravens odds-on favorites to win AFC Championship
The Baltimore Ravens took the NFL by storm with a league-best 14-2 record and 12-game win streak to close out the regular season. On Saturday the No. 1 seed in the AFC will get its first taste of postseason competition in the Divisional Round of the playoffs and is projected to march past its opposition straight to the Super Bowl.
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NHL free picks: Capitals vs. Flyers, Stars vs. Kings
Hockey handicappers and fans will be treated to a prime-time doubleheader Wednesday night. First, two of the East's elite will square off at Wells Fargo Arena, as the Capitals visit the Flyers. Then the Stars will look to build on their four-game win streak against the woeful Kings in the late-night window.
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Offseason projections for the NFL's Wild Card losers
Immediately after a team is eliminated from the playoffs it is time for the front office to think about what went wrong and how to fix it in the offseason. Here are Scott Shapiro's thoughts on what the four teams that lost in the Wild Card round will attempt to do to make a run at the Super Bowl next year.
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The NHL's biggest bargain players
NHL GMs are always looking to get “bang for their buck,” but who are the five biggest bargains in hockey? We break it down, highlighting players that are filling out the scoresheet on team-friendly deals while putting their clubs in playoff position.
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The 5 greatest NFL Playoff performances of all time
The NFL Playoffs are where legacies are made. Regular season excellence is admired, but postseason performances are adored. Let’s take a look at my five greatest NFL Playoff performances of all time.
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AFC Divisional Round preview: Texans vs. Chiefs
Hold onto your hats, as the Houston Texans will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Arrowhead Stadium. BetAmerica columnist Marty V has crunched the numbers and has a full preview of this eagerly anticipated AFC Divisional game.
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Tom Brady's future is up in the air after unceremonious Wild Card exit
Every week we sit down with BetAmerica Extra columnists Ashley Anderson, James Scully and Scott Shapiro to discuss the latest news from around the NFL. This week they weigh in on Tom Brady's future in New England, The Bill's offseason plans, and whether Mike McCarthy can guide the Cowboys to the Super Bowl.
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Deshaun Watson can carry the Houston Texans on his back
The first round of the 2019 playoffs kicked off in electrifying fashion, with two overtime nail-biters, three road team victories, and the possible end to a dynasty. Here are four takeaways from Wild Card weekend as we look ahead to the Divisional round on Saturday.
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Deshaun Watson has emerged as the NFL's latest playoff hero
Every NFL Sunday there are players who capture and break hearts across America. BetAmerica’s weekly Heroes and Villains feature highlights the players who made and lost money for NFL bettors.
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Vikings’ Super Bowl odds slashed after upset win over Saints
The Vikings went into New Orleans eight-point underdogs and pulled off a dramatic 26-20 upset in overtime against the Saints on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota, the sixth seed in the NFC, went into the postseason with +3300 odds to win the Super Bowl but is now just +1400 with eight teams remaining in Super Bowl contention.
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The hidden weaknesses of every Super Bowl contender
With only eight teams left in the NFL postseason, the cream has most certainly risen to the top. Only the best teams remain, but this is still football, so no team is perfect. Let’s take a look at the flies floating in the cream. That is, each remaining team’s weakness, as we head to the second round.
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5 game props to bet on NFL Wild Card Weekend
The NFL playoffs kick off Saturday, when defending the champion New England Patriots host the sixth-seeded Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills hit the road to take on the Houston Texans. To add to the excitement of Wild Card weekend, here are five prop bets to consider.
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3 reasons you shouldn't bet against the New England Patriots
With what seems to be their new annual tradition of losing to the Miami Dolphins out of the way, the New England Patriots turn their attention to the NFL Wild Card Weekend and a matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Last year, Patriots receiver Julian Edelman told doubters to “bet against us.” Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t do that.
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Scott Shapiro's NFC Wild Card preview and picks
The Sunday portion of the Wild Card round features a pair of NFC tussles, after what is hopefully a duo of thrilling AFC playoff games to start the 2020 NFL action.
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Scully’s NFC Wild Card preview and picks
Who will advance (and cover) this weekend in the NFC Wild Card games? BetAmerica analyst James Scully has you covered!
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Stanley Cup odds update: Time to take the Canucks seriously?
The NHL's Pacific Division has been up for grabs since the Edmonton Oilers collapsed after a red hot start. The Arizona Coyotes have seen their odds decrease despite some mediocre play in December, while the Vancouver Canucks are on fire, but are not being taken seriously by oddsmakers.
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Kansas City Chiefs now have second-best odds to win Super Bowl
The Chiefs moved from +600 odds to +375 to win the Super Bowl, but are they worth betting at that price?
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Weekend Hot Takes: Houston, Minnesota and Seattle will be sent packing
Is it getting hot in here or is it just our takes? BetAmerica columnists Ashley Anderson, Jeremy Balan, Ryan Murphy and Thomas Tassone share their sizzling picks for this weekend’s sports action. Handle with caution!
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Scully’s AFC Wild Card previews and picks
New England will make a rare appearance as the No. 3 seed, after it earned a first-round bye the last eight seasons, and the Patriots are one of two top defensive teams in action this weekend, along with Buffalo. Houston and Tennessee will need to get things going offensively to prevail.
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NHL free picks: Devils vs. Islanders and Blues vs. Avalanche
The first Thursday of the year features an NHL prime-time doubleheader. The Devils and Islanders will battle it out in the early window, while the Blues take on the Avalanche in the nightcap.
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NFL Playoff Pick'em: Expert predictions for the AFC and NFC Wild Card games
We're celebrating our expansion into Pennsylvania by teaming up with two of the Keystone State's finest sports blogs on a brand new NFL promotion! Join us weekly as Kyle Scott from Crossing Broad and Liam Jenkins from Philly Sports Network go head-to-head to pick the winner of every single playoff game from the Wild Card round all the way to Super Bowl LIV. We'll share their locks of the week and post their records as they compete for $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
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Sidney Crosby headlines NHL's all-decade team
As we enter a new decade, it’s a good time for a retrospective of the last 10 years of action in the NHL. Fans saw the rise of some mini-dynasties in the Blackhawks, Penguins, Kings and Bruins. They also witnessed some of the best players to ever lace 'em up.Here is a collection of the greatest players by position in the NHL over the last 10 seasons.
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Patriots' Super Bowl odds skyrocket after loss to Dolphins
In perhaps the most bewildering result of the 2019 season, the Patriots were handed a 27-24 defeat in Foxborough courtesy of the Miami Dolphins, who finished the campaign 5-11. That knocked New England’s record down to 12-4, but more importantly, allowed the Chiefs to sneak into the playoffs as a two-seed and secure a first-round bye after their Week 17 defeat of the Chargers.
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NFL Week 17 free picks: Raiders vs. Broncos and Cardinals vs. Rams
The final weekend of the NFL regular season will be quite an intriguing one. Even though all but a few playoff spots are clinched, there is still a ton of movement possible for seeding. Join us as we break down three of Sunday's best games.
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Sunday Night Football preview: 49ers favored over banged up Seahawks
After playing as the walking wounded for a large chunk of the second half of 2019, it seems only fitting that the recuperating San Francisco 49ers get to play a hobbled Seahawks squad in Seattle this Sunday for the NFC West title. The No. 1 overall seed in the NFC is also at stake for the Niners, who would be relegated to a wild-card spot in the unlikely event they lose.
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Scully’s NFL picks: Packers still have plenty to play for in Week 17
The NFL regular season may be coming to a close, but significant stakes exist for teams like Green Bay, which still has the opportunity for a first-round playoff bye. James Scully examines the Packers' upcoming clash with the Lions as well as four more Week 17 skirmishes.
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NHL Power Rankings: Capitals hang onto top spot while Oilers plummet
As the NHL prepares to return from the holiday break, it’s a good time to review where the top teams stand. Join us now as we rank the league's 16 best squads.
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Weekend Hot Takes: Iowa State will shock Notre Dame in Camping World Bowl
Is it getting hot in here or is it just our takes? BetAmerica columnists Jeremy Balan, Ryan Murphy and Thomas Tassone share their sizzling picks for this weekend’s sports action. Handle with caution!
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Lamar Jackson and the 5 biggest surprises of the 2019 NFL season
Join BetAmerica columnist Dan Halverson as he fondly looks back at five of the most surprising developments from the National Football League's topsy-turvy 2019 season.
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5 things you didn’t know about Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson has been tremendous this season, leading the Baltimore Ravens to the best overall record in the NFL. For anybody that has witnessed Jackson play and/or reviewed his box scores, it is obvious that the dual-threat nature of his game gives him a decisive advantage against opposing defenses.
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Patriots have NFL's second-best Super Bowl odds
For the second time this season, the Patriots (12-3) eked out a one-score victory over the Bills. The Week 16 triumph secured New England their 11th consecutive division title and dropped their Super Bowl odds from +485 to +460.
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Daniel Jones is making Giants fans forget all about Eli
Every NFL Sunday there are players who capture and break hearts across America. BetAmerica’s weekly Heroes and Villains feature highlights the players who made and lost money for NFL bettors.
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Packers primed to upset Vikings on Monday Night Football
This week’s Monday Night Football battle will go a long way towards determining the NFC North champion and playoff positioning. As it stands, the Packers are the No. 2 seed and the Vikings are the No. 6 seed. Green Bay has clinched a playoff spot and will win the NFC North with a win at Minnesota.
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Chiefs go for 5th straight win in Sunday night showdown with Bears
Soldier Field is the site for Sunday night’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears. The Chiefs are fighting for playoff position in the penultimate week of the NFL season while the Bears are effectively but not mathematically eliminated.
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St. Louis moves into top 5 in Stanley Cup odds
The Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues are two of the hotter teams in the NHL at the moment, but should bettors be buying into them? We profile both clubs here looking for a potential play.
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Odds say Ravens will face Saints in Super Bowl LIV
With the NFL postseason set to kick off January 4, let’s break down which teams are mostly likely to square off in the Super Bowl and the best bet for BetAmerica's Name the Finalist prop.
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Weekend Hot Takes: The Bears will Upset the Chiefs in SNF
Is it getting hot in here or is it just our takes? BetAmerica columnists Ashley Anderson, Jeremy Balan, Ryan Murphy and Thomas Tassone share their sizzling picks for this weekend’s sports action. Handle with caution!
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Scully’s NFL Week 16 picks: Playoff implications aplenty
With two weeks remaining in the NFL's regular season, playoff berths and playoff positioning are on the line.
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Cowboys narrowly favored over Eagles in crucial Sunday showdown
The Cowboys, fresh off one of their best performances of the season in a 44-21 victory over the Rams, will look to build on that momentum in Philadelphia against the Eagles. This Week 16 affair does not serve as an elimination game for Dallas like it does for Philly, but a loss would torpedo the Cowboys' playoff chances, too.
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Scott Shapiro's Week 16 NFL Six Pack
This week's featured NFL games include Cardinals-Seahawks, Packers-Vikings, Cowboys-Eagles, Lions-Broncos, Saints-Titans and Bears-Chiefs.
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NHL picks: Avalanche vs. Blackhawks and Oilers vs. Blues
The Avalanche and Blackhawks will be featured on national TV when they meet Wednesday night at the United Center. We’ll handicap this Central Division showdown, as well as an intriguing Blues-Oilers matchup.
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Myles Garrett tops the NFL’s naughty and nice list
It’s the holiday season, and Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice! We thought we would help him out, and let him know who has been naughty this season and who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
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The Cowboys may be peaking at the right time
It was a record-breaking week in the NFL. From Drew Brees' 541st passing touchdown to Lamar Jackson's 1,103 rushing yards on the season, here are the top five takeaways from Week 15 of the regular season.
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Saints' Super Bowl odds improve after crushing Colts on MNF
The New Orleans Saints are fresh off one of their most convincing victories of the season, as they crushed the Colts 34-7 on Monday Night Football. As a result their Super Bowl odds dropped from +600 to +500 overnight.
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49ers' Super Bowl odds slip, but can they still win it all?
The San Francisco 49ers took a shocking defeat at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Niners' Super Bowl odds took a hit, with a move from +450 to +700, but let's not overreact to this upset.
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Will Lamar Jackson become the NFL's 2nd unanimous MVP winner?
Every week we sit down with BetAmerica Extra columnists Ashley Anderson, James Scully and Scott Shapiro to discuss the latest news from around the NFL. This week they weigh in on Lamar Jackson's MVP campaign, the state of the Giants and the next NFL team to relocate.
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Dwayne Haskins' late fumble cost bettors big time
Every NFL Sunday there are players who capture and break hearts across America. BetAmerica’s weekly Heroes and Villains feature highlights the players who made and lost money for NFL bettors.
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NFL Week 16 Betting Guide
The NFL regular season is coming to a close, but teams like the Rams and Titans still have plenty to play for. Los Angeles desperately needs to beat San Francisco to have any hope of securing the final NFC wild-card spot, while Tennessee needs to beat New Orleans and get a little help from Tampa Bay to win the AFC South. We have odds and analysis for each of those games as well as the biggest Week 16 trends and storylines from around the National Football League.
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Saints big favorites in Monday-night clash with Colts
This week’s Monday Night Football matchup has two teams battling for their playoff futures. The Indianapolis Colts are in major trouble currently positioned 10th in the AFC. They’ll have to win their final three games and get some help in order to make it to the postseason. The Saints have clinched a playoff spot by virtue of winning the NFC South. They still have a shot at a first round bye, but will need to catch up to either the 49ers or Packers to get there.
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Falcons face huge spread in Sunday skirmish with 49ers
The afternoon matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers has the largest spread of the Sunday NFL slate, but will feature two teams who combined to score 88 points last weekend.
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Sunday Night Football free pick: Bills at Steelers
The Buffalo Bills are poised to build on their reputation as road warriors in Week 15. They'll head to Heinz Field to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
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4 more records Lamar Jackson can set in 2019
Lamar Jackson already broke Michael Vick’s single-season rushing record for a quarterback and has a chance to set more records in 2019.
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Weekend Hot Takes: No NFC South team will cover in Week 15
Is it getting hot in here or is it just our takes? BetAmerica columnists Ashley Anderson, Jeremy Balan, Ryan Murphy and Thomas Tassone share their sizzling picks for this weekend’s sports action. Handle with caution!
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Scully’s Week 15 NFL picks: Showdown in the AFC South
The NFL season is winding down and an exciting matchup between AFC South contenders is among the games we will preview for Week 15.
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Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb neck-and-neck for most rushing yards
Heading into Week 15 of the NFL season, Cleveland running back Nick Chubb and Tennessee bruiser Derrick Henry are nearly tied atop the standings for most rushing yardage.
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Christmas wish list for all 32 NFL teams
Let’s assume every NFL franchise made Santa’s “nice” list—even Cleveland. With the holidays edging closer, here is what each NFL team should ask for this Christmas.
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Scott Shapiro's Week 15 NFL Six Pack
BetAmerica analyst Scott Shapiro takes a deep dive on Patriots-Bengals, Bears-Packers, Jaguars-Raiders, Rams-Cowboys and more.
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Scott Shapiro's Thursday Night Football preview: Jets at Ravens
After a week of action that saw one of the most entertaining games of the year in New Orleans and some extremely poor officiating throughout the league, NFL fans get a mismatch on paper to kick off Week 15.
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Gridiron Millions Week 15 Expert Picks
Here at BetAmerica we believe that NFL players aren't the only ones who deserve to be millionaires. That's why we've launched our Gridiron Millions freeplay promotion. Simply make a spread and total selection on select Sunday games from the NFL Week 15 schedule. If you get a perfect score you could win $1,000,000 in cold hard cash.
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49ers now have second-best odds to win the Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers (11-2) were not one of the preseason favorites in the Super Bowl futures market, but their consistently brilliant play has elevated them to second choice, behind only the Baltimore Ravens. The Niners' Super Bowl odds went from +750 Friday to +450 as of Tuesday morning. We’ll dig into San Francisco's résumé below to determine if the 49ers are worth a wager.
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It's time for the New England Patriots to panic
On Sunday one team reclaimed the top spot in the NFC, while last year's Super Bowl winner continued to spiral downward. With three weeks to go in the 2019 NFL regular season, here are five takeaways from Week 14.
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Can anyone catch Lamar Jackson in the NFL MVP race?
Last week Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was sitting at -360 odds to win the NFL MVP award at BetAmerica. After he led the Ravens to a 24-17 victory over Buffalo, he has now moved to a -800 favorite to win the honor.
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NFL Roundtable: Ryan Tannehill has Titans on the rise
Every week we sit down with BetAmerica Extra columnists Ashley Anderson, James Scully and Scott Shapiro to discuss the latest news from around the NFL. This week they weigh in on Ryan Tannehill's strong play in Tennessee, the Panthers' coaching search and Drew Lock's bright future in Denver.
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NFL Week 15 Betting Guide
The Baltimore Ravens will try to extend their league-leading nine-game winning streak on Thursday when they host the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium. John Harbaugh's squad has already clinched a playoff berth, but another victory could help them lock up the top seed in the AFC for the first time in franchise history. We have odds and analysis for New York vs. Baltimore as well as all of the biggest Week 15 trends and storylines from around the National Football League.
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Bettors abandon Patriots after latest loss
The New England Patriots’ third loss in five games has bettors turning their backs on the defending champion’s chances of winning the Super Bowl. The Patriots’ Super Bowl odds have more than doubled at BetAmerica since Week 9, ballooning from +190 prior to their loss to the Ravens to +395 following Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Eagles try to keep playoff hopes alive against Giants on MNF
Monday night we have a game between a team in the hunt for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and a team desperately trying to get to the top of the NFC East heap. You wouldn’t think the latter task would be that difficult given how bad the Cowboys, Redskins and Giants have been, but we all saw the Eagles get owned by the Dolphins last week.
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Chiefs poised to pull off upset against vulnerable Patriots
This weekend’s late afternoon slate gives us a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game, and a matchup between the second and third favorites to win the AFC this season per BetAmerica’s futures. New England (+160 to win the conference) will host Kansas City (+550) on Sunday afternoon in a game that will see one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history face off against one of one of the league’s future faces.
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Rams favored to end Seahawks' win streak on Sunday Night Football
The Los Angeles Rams will try to keep their playoff hopes afloat at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday night as they host a hot division rival in the Seattle Seahawks.
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Scully’s Week 14 NFL picks: Keep riding the Ravens
James Scully's selections for Week 14 of the NFL season involve a pair of major games with significant conference implications.
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Is Lamar Jackson the greatest 22-year-old in NFL History?
Lamar Jackson is the runaway favorite to become the youngest NFL MVP since Jim Brown won at age 21 in 1957. But how does his 2019 season compare to the best from 21-year-olds in NFL history?
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Tom Brady's NFL MVP odds have tanked
Tom Brady has won the NFL MVP Award three times in his celebrated career, but it appears unlikely that he’ll add a fourth one to his mantle this year. The Patriots QB has seen his MVP odds rise from +1600 at the beginning of the season to +15000 today.
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Scott Shapiro's Week 14 NFL Six Pack
We are at the quarter pole in the 2019 National Football League season, and as they turn for home, it is Lamar Jackson and the Ravens who are the current favorites (+250 on BetAmerica) to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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Gridiron Millions Week 14 Expert Picks
Here at BetAmerica we believe that NFL players aren't the only ones who deserve to be millionaires. That's why we've launched our Gridiron Millions freeplay promotion. Simply make a spread and total selection on select Sunday games from the NFL Week 14 schedule. If you get a perfect score you could win $1,000,000 in cold hard cash.
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Scott Shapiro's Thursday Night Football preview: Cowboys at Bears
The Bears and Cowboys still have four games to make up for their subpar campaigns and can still make the playoffs, but they need to right the ship Thursday.
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The NFC's top seed is still up for grabs
Thanksgiving week dished out plenty of surprises in the NFL, particularly in the NFC. Here are five takeaways from Week 13 and a glimpse at the postseason, after Seattle shook up the playoff picture Monday night.
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Seahawks Super Bowl odds continue to drop after win over Vikings
The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl odds continue to trend in the right direction following a big Monday night win over the Minnesota Vikings. Is it time to jump on the bandwagon, or are the surging Ravens too tough to look past?
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Ravens nest at top of Super Bowl betting odds
For the first time since they won their sixth Super Bowl, the New England Patriots are no longer favorites to win the 2020 NFL Championship. Following Week 13 of the NFL, the high-flying Baltimore Ravens have replaced the Patriots at the top of Super Bowl betting, moving from +410 to +275 with BetAmerica. Just four weeks ago, BetAmerica players were still able to take odds of +1800 for the Ravens to win the Super Bowl.
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NFL Roundtable: Who's to blame for the Eagles' struggles?
Every week we sit down with BetAmerica Extra columnists Ashley Anderson, James Scully and Scott Shapiro to discuss the latest news from around the NFL. This week they weigh in on Philadelphia's struggles, Baltimore's Super Bowl aspirations and Nick Foles' demotion.
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NFL Week 14 Betting Guide
A pair of NFC heavyweights will butt heads on Sunday afternoon when the San Francisco 49ers head into the heart of Louisiana take on the New Orleans Saints. Both teams have identical 10-2 records, but the momentum belongs to the Saints, who have won three straight and looked sharp in avenging an earlier season loss to Atlanta on Thanksgiving. We have odds and analysis for their eagerly anticipated grudge match well as the biggest Week 14 trends and storylines from around the National Football League.
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Tom Brady is still a hero despite Patriots latest loss
Every NFL Sunday there are players who capture and break hearts across America. BetAmerica’s weekly Heroes and Villains feature highlights the players who made and lost money for NFL bettors.
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Vikings and Seahawks clash in Monday Night Football action
We get another treat for Monday Night Football. With five games left in the regular season, both the Vikings and the Seahawks could be division winners, wild card teams, or (if they stumble greatly down the stretch) miss the playoffs altogether! I don’t see the latter happening, but this game will go a long way towards determining playoff positioning in the NFC.
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NFL Week 13 Picks: Raiders visit Chiefs in key AFC West showdown
With just five weeks left in the NFL season, teams are beginning to fight for the final playoff spots. Most of the teams in the late afternoon slate on Sunday are either playing for pride or fighting to keep their slim hopes alive. The Chiefs and Raiders are the only matchup with real playoff implications, but it is also the only game in the time slot that is expected to be decided by more than a field goal. We break down the 4:00 p.m. Eastern games and give you a free pick to run with for each matchup.
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Trends favor Patriots in SNF showdown with Texans
The Patriots appear to be a bargain as three-point road favorites as they take on the Texans this Sunday night at NRG Stadium. New England’s defense is clearly the best in the league this season and might be the best unit Bill Belichick has ever had during his illustrious tenure in Foxboro. The Pats are allowing just 10.6 points per game and have surrendered more than 14 points only once in 2019.
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Scully’s Week 13 Picks: Ravens set to continue ATS dominance
Week 13 features a meeting between Super Bowl hopefuls with Baltimore and San Francisco set to clash at M&T Bank Stadium. James Scully previews that widely anticipated matchup, as well as four other Sunday games.
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